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Home My WebLink About021-25 - Ordinance - New PositionsDocusign Envelope ID: C36AA2FB-635C-4O1A-9CCE-AA3BE2513F99 ORDINANCE NO. 021-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, TO ESTABLISH GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, PLANS EXAMINER/BUILDING INSPECTOR III AND SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR/INSPECTOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the approved amendment to the 2025-2026 budget contains the addition of the newly created positions of Communications Specialist, Plans Examiner/Building Inspector III, and Senior Project Coordinator/Inspector; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 008-20 delegates authority to the Mayor to establish and amend job descriptions, provided they are consistent with the general qualification and duties assigned by the council; and WHEREAS, a statement of the general qualifications and duties of these three positions is attached hereto as Appendix A, and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the rate of pay for these new positions was set through the 2025-2026 budget amendment process; now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Communications Specialist with qualifications and general duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Plans Examiner/Building Inspector III with qualifications and general duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Senior Project Coordinator/Inspector with qualifications and general duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance. Docusign Envelope ID: C36AA2FB-635C-4C1A-9CCE-AA3BE2513F99 Ordinance No. 021-25 Page 2 of 5 SECTION 5. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary consisting of the title. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect five days after publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 25th day of November 2025. Signed by: 3D CC 102CC EEC lED Doti �u�aavt,s�u�. Robert Putaansuu, Mayor ATTEST: Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk APPROVtD AS TO FORM: Signed Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney PUBLISHED: December 1, 2025 EFFECTIVE DATE: December 6, 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: C36AA2FB-635C-4O1A-9CCE-AA3BE2513F99 Appendix A Proposed New Positions Position Communications Specialist Department City Clerk Major Job Function and Purpose Handles Citywide public information and media relations to a broad range of audiences. Provides communications assistance to the Mayor and City departments. Serves as the City's webmaster and primary contact for social media. Provides administrative assistance to the City Clerk's office. General Function The Communications Specialist creates written and visual content for print and digital publications, website, social media and other platforms while ensuring accessibility of language to meet community needs. Posts website content and manages the City's social media platforms. Creates and distributes press releases and public notices. Support the City Clerk's office with administrative tasks such as management of the Mayor's schedule, records management, purchasing, public records requests, and preparing materials for Council meetings. Minimum Qualifications Include* Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field, is required. Two (2) years of experience in communications, public outreach, and/or marketing are also required. Current, valid, unsuspended driver's license required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law. Ordinance 008-20 delegates authority to the Mayor to establish and amend job description as needed provided they are consistent with general qualifications and duties assigned by the City Council at the time the position is created by Council. Docusign Envelope ID: C36AA2FB-635C-4O1A-9CCE-AA3BE2513F99 Appendix A Page 2 Position Plans Examiner/Building Inspector III Department Community Development Major Job Function and Purpose Under the direction of the Deputy Director Community Development, performs mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire inspections of commercial and residential buildings and constructions sites, as well as plan review as needed. General Function The Plans Examiner/Building Inspector III performs a variety of duties related to residential and commercial development including inspection of commercial and residential construction projects and interpretation of applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and environmental codes. Work involves examining installation methods, materials, and construction details of commercial, multifamily, and single-family structures to verify compliance with standards, codes, regulations, and approved plans; providing information concerning construction codes and requirements; preparing reports; and operating inspection tracking software and reporting systems. Minimum Qualifications Include* High School or GED is required. Four (4) years of experience performing commercial, multifamily, and residential inspections for a municipal government are required. ICC or IAPMO certifications as a Residential Building Inspector (B 1), Commercial Building Inspector(B2), Mechanical Inspector (M1) and Plumbing Inspector (P1) are all required upon hire. Current, valid, unsuspended WA Driver's License is required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law. Preferred qualifications include experience working in construction trades, trade school completion, work as a building or fire plans examiner in municipal government and ICC Certification as a Building Plans Examiner and Fire Inspector I. Docusign Envelope ID: C36AA2FB-635C-4C1A-9CCE-AA3BE2513F99 Appendix A Page 3 Position Senior Project Coordinator/Inspector Department Public Works Major Job Function and Purpose This position oversees City project coordination to ensure successful completion of Public Works projects on time and within budget. Performs supervisory duties including employee training, review, discipline, and hiring. General Function The Senior Project Coordinator/Inspector plans, organizes and manages engineering and construction programs and projects, serving as project manager and inspector. This position is differentiated from lower level positions due to complexity of projects managed and supervisory authority over other positions. Minimum Qualifications Include* Associate's Degree and demonstrated supervisory skills are required. Four (4) years of relevant experience are required. Current, valid, unsuspended driver's license required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law. Preferred qualifications include experience with project management and inspection of public and private development projects; EIT or PE license; and a Project Management Professional Certification. * All position descriptions allow the hiring manager to consider any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities.